SAEDNEWS: Jessica Simpson and estranged husband Eric Johnson were photographed sitting near each other on a Southwest flight from Burbank to Las Vegas on Aug. 29, prompting speculation about a possible reconciliation as they attended Ashlee Simpson’s opening night residency; neither has commented on their relationship.
According to SaedNews: Photos and video published by TMZ and reproduced across outlets show Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson boarding a Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas on Aug. 29 and later arriving in Sin City, where they were seen together ahead of Ashlee Simpson’s residency opening at the Venetian.
Multiple outlets captured the pair sitting in the same row on the commercial flight — notably without their children — and footage shows them arriving in Las Vegas minutes later. Observers noted an empty middle seat between them on the plane and that both remained tight-lipped about their status while briefly interacting with onlookers.
The couple announced their separation earlier this year; Page Six and other reports recap the January statement about the pair “living separately” and focusing on their children. Media and fans quickly framed the Vegas sighting as possible reconciliation evidence, though no official comment has been given by reps for either Simpson or Johnson.
Sources and coverage indicate the Simpsons were in Las Vegas to attend Ashlee Simpson’s residency opening at the Venetian — a family event that makes Eric Johnson’s presence particularly notable and fuels the reconciliation chatter. Several outlets highlighted that the appearance came the first night of Ashlee’s run.
Neither Jessica Simpson nor Eric Johnson has publicly confirmed any reunion; insiders and reps have not issued statements beyond the couple’s earlier separation notice. Watch for official comments, additional photos, or joint appearances that would clarify whether this was simply a co-parenting or family outing or the start of a renewed relationship!
